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San Blas

Imbabura, Ecuador · South America

About San Blas

San Blas is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tumbabiro, 22km from Cuicocha.

San Blas is a town located in Imbabura, Ecuador. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, San Blas sits in Ecuador, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Guayaquil time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Blas to your route.

About San Blas

Yachay Tech University (Universidad Yachay Tech) is a public university in San Miguel de Urcuquí, Imbabura Province, Ecuador. The university is part of Yachay City of Knowledge, a project under development by the government of Ecuador to establish a hub for technological innovation and knowledge intensive businesses.

Read more The university opened in the first quarter of 2014 as one of the emblematic institutions in Ecuador. The word Yachay is a Kichwa word that means "knowledge". Yachay Tech is a research oriented institution. The curriculum focuses on the scientific-technological area, and one of its main components is dual training, where students combine academic learning in the classroom with work practices in the company.

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Where is San Blas located?

San Blas is located in Imbabura, Ecuador, South America. The coordinates are 0.4125 latitude, -78.2051 longitude.

What is the population of San Blas?

San Blas has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Ecuador.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
South America
Country
Ecuador
Region
Imbabura
Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Coordinates
0.4125, -78.2051

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Ecuador

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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South AmericaEcuadorImbaburaTown

Worth the detour from San Blas

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Cuicocha

A crater lake at 3,068 m in the Cotacachi caldera with two forested lava-dome islands, ringed by a 12 km rim trail. Volcanic gas still bubbles from the lake bed.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World)

A monument marking the equatorial line where you can stand in both hemispheres simultaneously, just north of Quito.

54 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Blas.

Urcuquí

🇪🇨 Ecuador

1 km away

Tumbabiro

🇪🇨 Ecuador

6 km away

San José de Chaltura

🇪🇨 Ecuador

7 km away

Imantag

🇪🇨 Ecuador

8 km away

San Francisco de Natabuela

🇪🇨 Ecuador

8 km away

Atuntaqui

🇪🇨 Ecuador

10 km awayPop. 17,456

San Antonio

🇪🇨 Ecuador

10 km away

Pablo Arenas

🇪🇨 Ecuador

10 km away

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